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EY05 BTZ

2005 Toyota Highlander

Gold Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,882 mi
Last recorded152,882 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Highlander91,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 BTZ
MakeToyota
ModelHighlander
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 152,882 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Whole underside corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2022 150,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 146,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak from diff area

Fail 21 Jan 2022 146,236 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working bracket and wiring broken (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak from diff area

Pass 22 Jan 2021 137,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

near side and off side rear suspension arms corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

signs of oil leak rear differential area

tracking wear on front tyres

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 26 Jul 2019 133,575 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 124,529 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,831 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 118,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 115,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 115,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 109,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 109,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,278 miles

Slight cracking of both front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Fail 23 Jul 2013 91,679 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery light on

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,679 miles

battery light on

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,086 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 83,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 73,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,214 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 61,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear row seats NOT fitted time of test.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,746 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,686 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Highlander?

Based on 1,208 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) incorrect colour 18
fog lamp not working 15
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 12
position lamp(s) not working 12
fog lamp missing 11
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EY05 BTZ is a 2005 Toyota Highlander in Gold with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Highlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 91,679 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Highlander fails its MOT is position lamp(s) incorrect colour, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY05 BTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Highlander typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Highlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EY05 BTZ is a 2005 Toyota Highlander, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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